NCERT Solutions Class 9 English - Beehive Chapter 8.0 – Kathmandu

Class 9 English - Beehive

Last Updated: 24 July 2026

Chapter Introduction

The chapter describes the narrator’s vivid experiences in Kathmandu — from the chaos of Pashupatinath to the calm of Baudhnath. As he observes the people, temples, and flute seller, he reflects on the beauty, spirituality, and shared humanity found in simple moments.

हिंदी में (Hindi)

यह अध्याय कथावाचक के काठमांडू के जीवंत अनुभवों को दर्शाता है — पशुपतिनाथ की भीड़भाड़ से लेकर बौद्धनाथ की शांति तक। लोगों, मंदिरों और बाँसुरी वाले को देखते हुए वह जीवन की सरलता, आध्यात्मिकता और मानवता की गहराई को महसूस करता है।

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Tough Words (Glossary)

Sacred

Meaning: Holy or connected with religion

अर्थ: पवित्र

"The river is considered sacred."

Proclaims

Meaning: Announces publicly

अर्थ: घोषित करता है

"The sign proclaims the rules clearly."

Febrile

Meaning: Showing nervous excitement

अर्थ: उत्साहपूर्ण / बेचैन

"There was a febrile atmosphere at the event."

Devotees

Meaning: People who strongly follow a religion

अर्थ: भक्त

"The temple was full of devotees."

Elbowed

Meaning: Pushed aside using elbows

अर्थ: कोहनी मारकर हटाया

"He elbowed his way through the crowd."

Cremated

Meaning: Burnt a dead body in a funeral

अर्थ: दाह संस्कार करना

"The body was cremated at the riverbank."

Wilted

Meaning: Became weak or faded

अर्थ: मुरझाया

"The flowers wilted in the sun."

Protrudes

Meaning: Sticks out

अर्थ: बाहर निकला हुआ

"The rock protrudes from the ground."

Stillness

Meaning: State of being quiet and calm

अर्थ: शांति

"There was complete stillness in the forest."

Immense

Meaning: Extremely large

अर्थ: विशाल

"The building is of immense size."

Haven

Meaning: A safe and peaceful place

अर्थ: शरण / सुरक्षित स्थान

"The library was a haven for students."

Vivid

Meaning: Bright and clear

अर्थ: स्पष्ट / जीवंत

"He gave a vivid description of the scene."

Mercenary

Meaning: Focused only on making money

अर्थ: लालची

"He had a mercenary attitude."

Adorned

Meaning: Decorated

अर्थ: सजाया हुआ

"The hall was adorned with flowers."

Utensils

Meaning: Tools used for cooking or eating

अर्थ: बर्तन

"She bought new utensils for the kitchen."

Antiques

Meaning: Old and valuable objects

अर्थ: पुरावशेष

"The shop sells antiques."

Blare

Meaning: Make a loud harsh sound

अर्थ: तेज़ आवाज़ करना

"Music blared from the speakers."

Indulge

Meaning: Allow oneself to enjoy something

अर्थ: मग्न होना / तृप्त करना

"She indulged in chocolates."

Nauseating

Meaning: Causing sickness in the stomach

अर्थ: मतली पैदा करने वाला

"The smell was nauseating."

Propelled

Meaning: Pushed or driven forward

अर्थ: आगे बढ़ाया

"The boat was propelled by oars."

Exhausted

Meaning: Very tired

अर्थ: थका हुआ

"He was exhausted after the journey."

Homesick

Meaning: Sad because of being away from home

अर्थ: घर की याद से दुखी

"She felt homesick at the hostel."

Protrude

Meaning: Stick out beyond a surface

अर्थ: निकला हुआ

"His teeth protrude slightly."

Porcupine

Meaning: Animal with sharp quills

अर्थ: साही

"The porcupine raised its quills."

Meditatively

Meaning: In a thoughtful or calm way

अर्थ: ध्यानपूर्वक

"He sat meditatively by the river."

Offhanded

Meaning: Casual or without care

अर्थ: लापरवाह

"He gave an offhanded reply."

Universal

Meaning: True everywhere or for everyone

अर्थ: सार्वभौमिक

"Music is a universal language."

Commonality

Meaning: Shared feature or similarity

अर्थ: समानता

"There is commonality in human emotions."

Significance

Meaning: Importance or meaning

अर्थ: महत्व

"The discovery has great significance."

Absence

Meaning: State of not being present

अर्थ: अनुपस्थिति

"His absence was noticed in the meeting."

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